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back muscle relaxation

[/bæk ˈmʌsl ˌriːlækˈseɪʃən/]
nounpl: back muscle relaxations
relaxamento dos músculos das costas
1. The process of reducing tension and stiffness in the muscles of the back, often achieved through stretching, massage, or therapeutic techniques
Back muscle relaxation can help alleviate chronic pain caused by poor posture.
O relaxamento dos músculos das costas pode ajudar a aliviar a dor crônica causada pela má postura.
2. A therapeutic or medical treatment designed to ease muscle tension in the back region
The physical therapist recommended back muscle relaxation exercises for her injury recovery.
O fisioterapeuta recomendou exercícios de relaxamento dos músculos das costas para sua recuperação.
Synonyms
back muscle relieflumbar relaxationspinal muscle relaxationdorsal tension relief
Antonyms
back muscle tensionmuscle contractionspasm

Regional Variations

General Brazilian
relaxamento dos músculos das costas
Most common usage throughout Brazil
São Paulo
soltura muscular das costas
Alternative colloquial expression
Rio de Janeiro
descontração muscular das costas
Informal variant emphasizing release of tension
Portugal
relaxamento da musculatura dorsal
More formal medical terminology used in Portugal

Related Idioms & Phrases

loosen up the back
ease back tension
take the strain off one's back
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